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International Applications Fell 10%. Will T20 Colleges Actually Become Easier to Get Into?
Common App international applicants fell 10%. See why that does not automatically mean easier Ivy/T20 admission and how international students should respond.
The New Four-Year Student Status Rule Changes More Than Visa Paperwork. It Changes How International Students Should Evaluate a Degree Plan.
A new rule caps many F-1/J-1 stays at four years before an extension. See how program length, transfers and uncertainty should affect college planning.
The 2027–28 FAFSA Is Already Open to Some Students: Should You Join the Beta?
FAFSA Beta 2 opened Aug. 25, 2026. Learn who can request access, what counts as a real FAFSA, how to prepare, and whether early participation helps.
New Student Visas Fell 23%. What International T20 Applicants Need to Do Before Admission Turns Into a Travel Problem
New data shows student visa issuances fell 23% in 2025. International applicants should plan the F-1 process earlier and separate admission from travel readiness.
You Could Get Into College Before You Apply: How Common App Direct Admissions Changes the Strategy
Common App expanded Direct Admissions to 234 colleges. Learn how offers work, what they do not guarantee, and how to use them in a selective-college strategy.
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